Heart Monitor
She used to sing all the time
every day, almost every hour
but I noticed I haven’t heard
her sing for quite a while.
She used to hum and whistle
sit at the piano, make it ring
but I noticed I haven't heard
her sing for quite a while.
I don’t see tears and she seems fine, but
she used to sing all the time,
and I noticed I haven't heard
her sing for quite a while.
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by Lori Lipsky